M.B.DOC,

Thanks for the input. I believe the rebuild on my car had all new rods, all new pistons, wrist pins, bearings, but no head changes and no crankshaft changes. Why the shop manager could not go over the changes with me added to my concern. Especially if the changes were so straightforward. Thicker, deeper flanges, etc. just some kind of explanation. Well, I spent a load more money to get the newer car and if it lasts a few hundred thousand miles I will be happy.

I am always amazed at the ruggedness of the 240D. I actually tried starting that car once, in the dead of winter, and it refused to start. I jumped it with one car after another. Finally, I checked the road we live on and confirmed the hill was clear of snow and I could expect to get good traction trying to push start it. Well, I got it going pretty good, maybe 18 mph, and dropped the clutch in third. The wheels locked up and I skidded to a stop. I towed it home and worried for a day that I had filled the cylinder with liquid fuel and bent rods!! I got in it the next afternoon and, with the temps a little friendlier, it cranked and started up. Blew junk out the back and then settled down and ran fine, still does about 80,000 miles later.

I am having a problem with my 190 2.3-16, which I will post in the Tech section and would appreciate any insight you might have. Thanks again for the information, Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)